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Agricultural Crops RSS Feed from ABC New England North West2016, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:36:00 +1100Murray-Darling report confirms what some northern NSW communities have known for yearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-11/murray-darling-basin-effects-of-water-buyback-on-nsw-communities/7920794?source=rss
Local irrigator groups in northern New South Wales are not surprised Warren and Collarenebri are identified as suffering the greatest impacts of the Federal Government's buyback of water, as part of the Murray Darling Basin Plan.Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4554371.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandcentralwestEnvironment:Water Management:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Irrigation:AllAustralia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Irrigation in the Murray-Darling basinA farmer walking past a mobile irrigation boom on a dying oat crop in the Murray-Darling river basin outside Moulamein. August 24, 2007. Tim WimborneReuters: Tim Wimborne-32.2549 148.6017Almost 6,000 farmers granted welfare payments in last year, FOI documents showhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-25/almost-6,000-farmers-granted-welfare-payments-in-last-year/7441444?source=rss
Almost 6,000 farmers have received welfare payments since July last year, with the highest uptake in safe Nationals seats, Freedom of Information documents show.Wed, 25 May 2016 07:02:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4468640.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandriverinasouthqldmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:QLD:Mitchell 4465Australia:VIC:Red Cliffs 3496Farmer Mick AuddinoFarmer Mick AuddinoABC News: Lucy Barbour: ABC News: Lucy Barbour-34.2892 146.0437Expansion on the cards for cotton seed processing planthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-19/expansionfor-cotton-seed-distributors-wee-waa-nsw/7427630?source=rss
The nation's only provider of cotton seeds is planning a $41.2 million redevelopment of its seed processing plant at Wee Waa, in northern New South Wales.Thu, 19 May 2016 10:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201605\4465232.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonAustralia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388Cotton seed processingCotton seed processingSupplied: Supplied-30.2276 149.4403Medicinal cannabis: Growing Australia's next big exporthttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2016/s4445259.htm?source=rss
While federal regulations governing the cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis are still months away, a farm in north west New South Wales is ready and waiting to become the first to grow the crop in Australia.
Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201604\4445259.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllHealth:Drug Use:CannabisRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Medicinal cannabis: Growing Australia's next big exportWhile federal regulations governing the cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis are still months away, a farm in north west New South Wales is ready and waiting to become the first to grow the crop in Australia.
Lisa Herbert -33.6167 150Wide range of insects needed for crop pollination, according to UNE researchhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-03/wide-range-of-insects-needed-for-crop-pollination2c-according-/6996642?source=rss
A University of New England researcher has put insects other than bees on the map when it comes to the effective pollination of crops.Thu, 03 Dec 2015 07:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4364923.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:All:AllRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Livestock:BeekeepingAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:University of New England 2351Bees.Bees.
: -30.5178 151.664History-making grain train on track for Newcastlehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-02/history-making-grain-train-on-track-for-newcastle/6992782?source=rss
History could be made when a 1,300-metre long grain train enters Newcastle port this evening.Wed, 02 Dec 2015 07:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201512\4364059.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandnewcastleBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300The York to Quairding Line is in such bad repair it could be shut down in the future The York to Quairding Line is in such bad repair it could be shut down in the future Skye Shannon : -32.9298 151.7828Inverell farmer Glenn Morris creating a sustainable futurehttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/10/07/4327138.htm?source=rss
"We are entering a new era as far as land management goes and I think we are developing a far greater understanding how the landscape works," - Glenn MorrisWed, 07 Oct 2015 18:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201510\4327138.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Pasture:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllEnvironment:Water:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllAustralia:NSW:Inverell 2360Glenn Morris on his quadbikeGlenn Morris takes a ride around his property at Inverell on the NSW Northern Tablelands and explains his farm philosophy for water, soil and vegetation.Kelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerShowing the gentle slope of the property The gentle slope of the property convinced him it was the right place to try and put into practise his thoughts and research to try and slow down the loss of water and affect the water cycle.Kelly FullerABC Local Radio : Kelly FullerAfter seven years of improving the property he is confident he is now storing every drop of water After seven years of improving the property he is confident he is now storing every drop of water that falls on the farm,Kelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerTaking a closer look at the winter pastureTaking a closer look at the winter pastureKelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerSome of the cattle on the farmGlenn Morris says the cattle on the farm are helping to create improvement in the pasture Kell FullerABC Local Radio: Kell FullerGlenn Morris gives the soil the thumbs upWalking across the farm, the spongy feeling pastures give an indication of how much humus has been built up in the soil.Kelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerThey've planted more than 6000 trees on the Inverell propertyThey've planted more than 6000 trees on the Inverell propertyKelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerKatrina and GlennKatrina and Glenn Morris with an example of the pies they make from their organic beefKelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerGlenn Morris talks his philosophy and his farm operationsGlenn Morris talks his philosophy and his farm operationsKelly Fuller-29.7756 151.1105Moree participates in Grain Harvest Management Scheme but questions remainhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-14/moree-participates-in-grain-harvest-management-scheme-but-quest/6772848?source=rss
The Mayor of Moree Plains Shire remains cautiously supportive of the State Government's Grain Harvest Management Scheme.Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201509\4311860.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Grain seasonGrain seasonABC TV: ABC TV-29.465 149.8399At the Coalfacehttp://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2015/s4285159.htm?source=rss
The approval of a massive coal mine project in the Liverpool Plains region divides the community.Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201508\4285159.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380At the CoalfaceAt the CoalfaceLandline: LandlineAt the CoalfaceThe approval of a massive coal mine project in the Liverpool Plains region divides the community.Peter McCutcheon-30.9822 150.2572Green light for Allied Mills upgradehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-23/green-light-for-allied-mills-upgrade/6643186?source=rss
A more than $20 million upgrade of the Allied Mills grain processing site in Tamworth will go ahead, after the proposal was granted approval this morning by the Joint Regional Planning Panel.Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4279565.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Allied Mills grain processing plant in Tamworth.Allied Mills grain processing plant in Tamworth.ABC News: Kerrin Thomas: ABC News: Kerrin Thomas-31.0921 150.9279Farmers wary of new Fed Government review of Shenhua's proposed coal mine on Liverpool Plainshttp://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2015/s4275455.htm?source=rss
Campaigners against a new coal mine near prime farming land on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains have cautiously welcomed the federal government's decision to continue to review the project. Environment Minster Greg Hunt granted conditional approval to the project last week but has now promised he won't give the final go-ahead before an expert independent review assesses its likely impact on local water supplies.
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4275455.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Mining:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Site of the proposed Shenhua mine near TamworthSite of the proposed Shenhua mine near TamworthABC News: Joanna Woodburn: ABC News: Joanna WoodburnFarmers wary of new Fed Government review of Shenhua's proposed coal mine on Liverpool PlainsCampaigners against a new coal mine near prime farming land on the New South Wales Liverpool Plains have cautiously welcomed the federal government's decision to continue to review the project. Environment Minster Greg Hunt granted conditional approval to the project last week but has now promised he won't give the final go-ahead before an expert independent review assesses its likely impact on local water supplies. Nick Grimm-26.000 134.500Liverpool Plains farmers threaten legal action to stop Shenhua Watermark mine's 'agricultural genocide'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-13/liverpool-plains-farmers-vow-legal-action-to-stop-shenhua-mine/6616940?source=rss
Farmers on the Liverpool Plains in northern New South Wales vow to launch legal action and resort to civil disobedience if they have to, to stop a Chinese coal mining company being granted a mining licence.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 06:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201507\4273026.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Andrew and Hugh PursehouseAndrew and Hugh PursehouseABC 7.30: ABC 7.30Farmers promise legal action and civil disobedience in face of Shenhua coal mine approvalAfter a Chinese coal mine was given conditional approval, farmers on the Liverpool Plains in northern New South Wales are vowing to launch legal action and resort to civil disobedience to stop the company getting a mining licence.Mazoe Ford-33.6167 150Farmers warned to brace for continued dry conditions as El Nino sets inhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-12/el-nino/6464192?source=rss
Farmers across the north west are being warned to prepare for a dry Spring as a predicted el Nino event kicks in.Tue, 12 May 2015 17:50:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201505\4234464.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllWeather:All:AllWeather:Rainfall:AllAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390A cattle farm near Walgett affected by droughtA cattle farm near Walgett affected by droughtABC TV: ABC TV-30.3245 149.7847Creepy but curious: The beetles and moths that hide in your cupboardhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2015/02/24/4186045.htm?source=rss
What's going on inside your cupboard and what you can do about itTue, 24 Feb 2015 13:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4186045.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Animals:Invertebrates - Insects and ArachnidsAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Creepy but curious: The beetles and moths that hide in your cupboard Creepy but curious: The beetles and moths that hide in your cupboard ABC TV: Creepy but curious: insect pests of grainsCreepy but curious: insect pests of grainsKelly Fuller-31.0921 150.9279Love blossoms on the Liverpool Plains thanks to the Sunflower Alerthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/02/19/4183420.htm?source=rss
They produce food and beauty for the New England North West, now the Sunflower is also bringing love.Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201502\4183420.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:MarriageRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:FlowersRural:Agricultural Crops:OilseedsRural:Crop Harvesting:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:FamilyCommunity and Society:Relationships:AllAustralia:NSW:Caroona 2343Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340The Liverpool Plains Sunflower Alert that blossomed into love. The Liverpool Plains Sunflower Alert that blossomed into love. Brendan and Jaleesa in a beautiful field of Sunflowers after the proposal.Brendan Taylorsupplied to ABC NENW: Brendan TaylorThe happy couple, Brendan and Jaleesa in a field of SunflowersLove in full bloom! The happy couple, Brendan and Jaleesa in a field of Sunflowers on the Liverpool Plains.Brendan Taylorsupplied to ABC NENW: Brendan TaylorBrendan and Jaleesa talk about the proposalBrendan and Jaleesa talk about the proposalKelly Fuller-31.4079 150.4249The China Dealhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2014/11/18/4131020.htm?source=rss
What the Free Trade Deal with China mean for the New England and North WestTue, 18 Nov 2014 13:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201411\4131020.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Trade:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonRural:Agricultural Crops:WoolRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Livestock:Dairy ProductionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Trade:Agreements and TreatiesAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Agriculture Minister, Barnaby JoyceAgriculture Minister, Barnaby JoyceKelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerAgriculture Minister, Barnaby JoyceAgriculture Minister, Barnaby JoyceKelly Fuller-31.0921 150.9279MPSC waiting on Grain Harvest Management Scheme reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-18/mpsc-waiting-on-grain-harvest-management-scheme-report/5677450?source=rss
The Moree Plains Shire Council says it's still got concerns with the trial last summer of a Grain Harvest Management Scheme.Mon, 18 Aug 2014 08:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201408\4069103.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400WheatWheatABC News: Ross Beckley: ABC News: Ross Beckley-29.465 149.8399Gateway Panel identifies gaps in BHP's Caroona Coal planshttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/07/11/4044424.htm?source=rss
The NSW Gateway Panel says more scientific data is needed to verify BHP's case for a new underground mineFri, 11 Jul 2014 16:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4044424.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Irrigation:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Livestock:Cattle FeedlotsRural:Mining:AllRural:Pasture:AllAustralia:NSW:Caroona 2343The Liverpool Plains around CaroonaThe Liverpool Plains around CaroonaKelly FullerABC Local Radio: Kelly FullerCCAG, Tim DuddyCCAG, Tim DuddyKelly Fuller-31.4079 150.4249Fifteen interested in LGL Commoditieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-10/fifteen-interested-in-lgl-commodities/5586712?source=rss
The Administrator of a Tamworth-based grain handling company says it's currently working through more than half a dozen Expressions of Interest, after advertising the sale of the business as a going concern.Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:59:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201407\4043082.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Another grain trader goes underAnother grain trader goes underLaurissa Smith: Laurissa Smith-31.0921 150.9279Administrator estimates LGL Commodities debts in excess of $10mhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-27/grain-administrator/5554312?source=rss
The administrator of grain company, LGL Commodities, says creditors are owed more than $10m.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:23:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201406\4034323.xmlABC New England North WestriverinanewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Harefield 2650Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Nationals leader Brendon Grylls says more farmers are opting to transport their wheat by road.More farmers are said to be abandoning rail in favor of road for the transport of their wheat.: -34.9500 147.5167Mice on the move in the North Westhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/04/11/3983585.htm?source=rss
The North West Local land Service is monitoring a mice infestation from Moree to Warialda and Gunnedah to Quirindi.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201404\3983585.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Pest Management:AllScience and Technology:Animals:MammalsAustralia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Quirindi 2343Australia:NSW:Warialda 2402The North West Local Land Service is monitoring a mice infestation Moree, Warialda, Gunnedah, and QuThe North West Local Land Service is monitoring a mice infestation Moree, Warialda, Gunnedah, and QuirindiABC: Moree Mayor, Katrina HumphriesMoree Mayor, Katrina HumphriesKelly Fuller-29.465 149.8399Wool prices head south in recent saleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-24/wool-prices-head-south-in-recent-sales/5342188?source=rss
The wool market continued its downward trend during sales last week.Wed, 26 Mar 2014 06:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3970580.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Markets:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:WoolAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Uralla 2358Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354Generic image of wool bales ready for sale.Generic image of wool bales ready for sale.Photo: David Cussons, ABC Rural.: Photo: David Cussons, ABC Rural.-30.5178 151.664Community divided over CSG in Pilliga State Foresthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-28/community-divided-over-csg-in-pilliga-forrest/5292152?source=rss
Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3954735.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Community divided over CSG in Pilliga forrestCommunity divided over CSG in Pilliga forrest7pm TV News NSW: 7pm TV News NSWCommunity divided over CSG in Pilliga State ForestAn energy company's push to drill 800 coal seam gas wells in state forest is driving a wedge through communities in north-western NSW. Many are worried that gas production will pollute local farms but some say it could be the only thing that will save dying towns.Jeremy Fernandez-30.3245 149.7847Farmers to cooperate with BHP Billiton amid feud over Caroona Coal project on Liverpool Plainshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-23/ceasefire-in-liverpool-plains-coal-fight--hold-for-sunday/5277414?source=rss
There has been a breakthrough in a long-running stand-off between farmers on the Liverpool Plains, in north-west New South Wales, and mining giant BHP Billiton. The landholders, whose properties will be affected by BHP's plans for a coal mine, have struck a deal with the company to help prepare one of the assessments needed under the State Government's approvals process. The farmers and miner will work together to prepare the Agricultural Impact Statement (AIS) which examines the potential risks for agriculture and identifies measures to limit any impacts.Sun, 23 Feb 2014 08:40:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3950470.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Caroona 2343Wheat harvest at Liverpool PlainsWheat harvest at Liverpool PlainsABC News: Joanna Woodburn: ABC News: Joanna WoodburnCaroona farmer Tim DuddyCaroona farmer Tim DuddySupplied: Lachlan Orr: Supplied: Lachlan Orr-31.4079 150.4249Grain milling boss says farmers and food production system in troublehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-11/5253196?source=rss
The head of one of the country's biggest grain milling companies says the current drought is not only posing a risk to farming families, but to Australia's ability to supply its customers.Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3942691.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australian Milling Group worried for farmers and food production system.Australian Milling Group worried for farmers and food production system.Photo: Courtesy www.aumg.com.au: Photo: Courtesy www.aumg.com.au-30.3245 149.7847Drought help needed now!http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/02/04/3937789.htm?source=rss
"I would have thought there is no reason this shouldn't happen this week. .. we need help now, the understanding and commitment from government that they will be able to assist"Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:29:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3937789.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Animal NutritionRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Livestock:Cattle FeedlotsRural:Pasture:AllAustralia:NSW:Bellata 2397Australia:NSW:Kingstown 2358Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Local farmers say it is critical the state and federal governments act quickly to help farmers respoLocal farmers say it is critical the state and federal governments act quickly to help farmers respond to the increasing devastation of the drought. This photo from the Catts farm at Bellata supplied to ABC Local Radio - Catts farm: Kingstown farmer Jim SwalesKingstown farmer Jim SwalesKelly Fuller-30.4833 151.1167The harsh realities of the droughthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/02/03/3936872.htm?source=rss
Taking the drought concerns to cabinet and a call for the cabinet to visit the North West to gain a first hand understandingMon, 03 Feb 2014 14:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3936872.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestnewenglandDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Baradine 2396Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Photo from the Catt's farm during the Ministerial visitPhoto from the Catt's farm during the Ministerial visitfrom Catt's facebook page: Out of the 22 dams on Catt's farm, 21 are now dryOut of the 22 dams on Catt's farm, 21 are now dryfrom Catt's facebook page: Baradine Farmer, Jason CattsBaradine Farmer, Jason CattsKelly Fuller-30.9494 149.0646Treasurer stops ADM take-over of GrainCorphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-01/treasurer-stops-adm-take-over-of-graincorp/5127000?source=rss
The federal government has rejected a foreign take-over bid for Australia's east coast grain handler, GrainCorp.Sun, 01 Dec 2013 15:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201312\3902517.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Agricultural Crops:WheatRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:Gurley 2398Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Pallamallawa 2399Australia:NSW:Spring Ridge 2343Australia:NSW:Terry Hie Hie 2400Australia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388Wheat in a paddock (file photo). October 30, 2009.Wheat in a paddock (file photo). October 30, 2009.Photo: Robert Elgindale, www.flickr.com: Photo: Robert Elgindale, www.flickr.com-30.3245 149.7847Narrabri SC snubs Grain Harvest Mgt Schemehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-16/narrabri-sc-snubs-grain-harvest-mgt-scheme/5096448?source=rss
The Mayor of Narrabri Shire Council, Conrad Bolton, says Council has withdrawn its support for the Grain Harvest Management Scheme until the state government offers assurances that assistance will be provided to maintain local roads.Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3892368.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390grain truck.jpggrain truck.jpgABC News: ABC News-30.3245 149.7847MAC Group's new DA for miners' camp discussed at mtghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-09/mac-group27s-new-da-for-miners27-camp-discussed-at-mtg/5081298?source=rss
A meeting's been held in Werris Creek to discuss the MAC Group's proposed 1,500-unit miners' village next to GrainCorp's 24-hour grain terminal.Sat, 09 Nov 2013 21:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3887653.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Werris Creek 2341Generic image of a miners' camp.Generic image of a miners' camp.Photo: www.abc.net.au/news: Photo: www.abc.net.au/news-31.3494 150.6466No running water since July 2012: Pilliga cattle producerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-31/no-running-water-since-july-2012-pilliga-cattle-producer/5062094?source=rss
A Pilliga cattle producer says he's had no running water since July 2012.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 09:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3881636.xmlABC New England North WestupperhunternewenglandDisasters and Accidents:Drought:AllEnvironment:Water Supply:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleAustralia:NSW:Merriwa 2329Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Australia:NSW:Scone 2337Graeme McNair worried about drought conditions in the Pilliga.Graeme McNair worried about drought conditions in the Pilliga.Photo: Lisa Herbert, ABC Rural.: Photo: Lisa Herbert, ABC Rural.-30.8833 149.6667All things 'agriculture' on show at UNE for Y9-Y12http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-31/all-things-agriculture-on-show-at-une-for-y9-y12/5062092?source=rss
Fifteen schools from the New England North West, the Mid-North Coast, the North Coast, the Hunter Valley and the Central West will converge on the University of New England on Friday to learn about agriculture.Fri, 01 Nov 2013 06:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3881634.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandcoffscoastwesternplainsnewcastlemidnorthcoastEducation:Schools:Secondary SchoolsEducation:University and Further Education:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:WoolRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Livestock:Poultry and Egg ProductionRural:Rural Youth:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Bellingen 2454Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Dungog 2420Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Kempsey 2440Australia:NSW:Laurieton 2443Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Mudgee 2850Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Quirindi 2343Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372Merinos in New England paddock (file photo). October 2013.Merinos in New England paddock (file photo). October 2013.Photo: Catherine Clifford, ABC News.: Photo: Catherine Clifford, ABC News.-30.5178 151.664Moree pecan "king", Deane Stahmann, buried in Toowoombahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-23/moree-pecan-king-deane-stahmann-buried-in-toowoomba/5040546?source=rss
A funeral was held at a Toowoomba nut processing plant on Wednesday for the eccentric American who convinced Australians they could grow pecans where only wheat and cotton had previously been sown.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3875686.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Vegetable/Fruit/NutsRural:Agricultural Crops:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Pecan "king", Deane Stahmann, who passed away from prostate cancer, aged 83.Pecan "king", Deane Stahmann, who passed away from prostate cancer, aged 83.Photo: Courtesy www.stahmannfarms.com.au: Photo: Courtesy www.stahmannfarms.com.au-29.465 149.8399Gun shearers, and those trying to be like them, descend on Nundlehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-11/5008968?source=rss
The inaugural On The Sheep's Back Shearers' Festival has been held in Nundle at the DAG Sheep Station.Fri, 11 Oct 2013 22:21:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201310\3867640.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsRural:Agricultural Crops:WoolAustralia:NSW:Carinda 2831Australia:NSW:Coonamble 2829Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Nundle 2340Australia:NSW:Quambone 2831Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Ian Worley, from Nundle, sharing 60 years of shearing experience with, Sam Shelton, 18, from QuambonIan Worley, from Nundle, sharing 60 years of shearing experience with, Sam Shelton, 18, from Quambone. October 6, 2013.Photo: Catherine Clifford, ABC News, Tamworth.: Photo: Catherine Clifford, ABC News, Tamworth.-31.4666 151.1252MAC Group to lodge another DA for Werris Creek miners' camphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-02/mac-group-to-lodge-another-da-for-werris-creek-miners27-camp/4928488?source=rss
The MAC Services Group has advised Liverpool Plains Shire Council it plans to lodge another Development Application for a 1,500-unit miners' village at Werris Creek within the week.Mon, 02 Sep 2013 09:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201309\3838726.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainAustralia:NSW:Quirindi 2343Australia:NSW:Werris Creek 2341-31.3494 150.6466EPA fines Namoi Cotton $100,000 plus costshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-28/epa-fines-namoi-cotton-241002c000-plus-costs/4918396?source=rss
The Environment Protection Authority has ordered Namoi Cotton to pay $100,000 after it polluted the Namoi River near Wee Waa.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3836182.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Land PollutionEnvironment:Pollution:Water PollutionRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonAustralia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388NSW Environment Protection Authority.NSW Environment Protection Authority.Photo: Courtesy www.epa.nsw.gov.au: Photo: Courtesy www.epa.nsw.gov.au-30.2276 149.4403Central West Western Plains Rural Reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/local/rural/regions/content/201308/3833458.htm?source=rss
Barley breeders say they hope to be able to increase productivity by 15%, researchers at UNE in Armidale say tracking cattle remotely could have enormous benefits including helping mustering, protecting against dog attacks and managing pasture, the US and the EU are toughening up on a class of pesticides known as neo-nics, suspected of involvement in the decline of bee populations.Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3833458.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandwesternplainsnorthcoastcentralwestmidnorthcoastRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural MarketingRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:GrainRural:Crop Harvesting:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Animal NutritionRural:Livestock:Animal WelfareRural:Livestock:Beef CattleRural:Livestock:Miscellaneous Animal ProductionRural:Pasture:AllRural:Pest Management:AllRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllRural:Weeds:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Tracking your cattle - high tech stockmenHow easy would it be if you could watch your cattle remotely and use their behaviour to assess their access to feed, to monitor heifers calving and even to protect your stock against dog attack.Sally Bryant-32.2549 148.6017Central West Western Plains Rural Report, Thursday August 22, 2013http://www.abc.net.au/local/rural/regions/content/201308/3831145.htm?source=rss
A million dollar project has been established to help farmers rationalise their energy costs - launched at AgQuip yesterday, Scientists are investigating the ability of 'environmental covers' to stop toxic mining waste getting into groundwater, a National Parks Association petition against hunting on public lands will trigger a debate in NSW Parliament today.Thu, 22 Aug 2013 08:04:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201308\3831145.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandcentralwestEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Conservation:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllRural:All:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural MarketingRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural PricesRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Machinery:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllRural:Forestry:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Mining:AllRural:Pest Management:AllRural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:AllRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllEnvironment:Biological Diversity:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Land Management:AllEnvironment:Water Management:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Launch of energy saving project at AgQuipAs energy costs continue to skyrocket, farmers are amongst those hardest hit - with huge electricity, deisel and gas bills they're now being offered assistance in identifying ways to reduce their energy cost burden.Sally Bryant-32.2549 148.6017